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Caloptima Commits $8 Million to Strengthen Orange County Housing Services
Grants to Nine Local Organizations, Including $3 Million for Lake Forest Family Housing, Aim to Address Housing Insecurity.

Surprise Assessments Strain Orange County Condo Owners
As Condominium Complexes Age and Costs Rise, Residents Are Struggling with Unanticipated Fees for Long-Overdue Maintenance, Impacting Budgets and the Housing Market.

Santa Ana Rent Control Ordinance Linked to Rising Rents, Early Market Shifts
Despite Intentions to Stabilize Housing Costs, Current Market Data Suggests Rents Are Increasing Faster in Santa Ana Than in Most of the Los Angeles Metro Area.

Costa Mesa Council Approves Large-Scale Housing Development on Former State Hospital Land
The Plan for 2,300 New Residences, Including Designated Affordable Units, Moves Forward at the Fairview Developmental Center Site While Addressing State Housing Requirements.

Santa Ana Rent Control Ordinance Linked to Faster Rising Rents, Early Data Suggests
Despite Intentions to Stabilize Housing Costs, Recent Market Analysis Indicates the Measure May Be Contributing to an Unexpected Increase in Rental Prices Across the City.

Homeowners Face Limited Options as Property Insurance Shrinks Beyond Wildfire Zones
Residents in Areas Deemed Low-Risk for Wildfires Are Increasingly Forced Into Costly, Unregulated Coverage or Partial Protection.

California's Condo Crisis: State Law Blamed for Dwindling Affordable Homeownership Options
A Decades-Old State Law, Originally Intended to Standardize Construction Quality, Is Now Identified by Housing Advocates and Developers as a Primary Barrier to Building Crucial Entry-Level Homes for Sale Across California.

Dana Point Homes Hit by Coastal Damage, Emergency Boulders Deployed
Truckloads of Rock Were Placed to Protect Properties From Hurricane-Generated Surf, as County Officials Plan Long-Term Sand Replenishment Efforts.

Costa Mesa Measure K Proposes Shifting Development Authority From Voters to City Council
The Proposed Legislation, Drafted by an Ad Hoc Housing Committee, Seeks to Remove Direct Voter Approval for Major Development Projects, a Right Established by Measure Y Six Years Ago.




